Critical Mass Community Bicycle Ride
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 5th St and Main Ave, 5th St and Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join for a fun and casual community bicycle ride around Brookings! Meet at the corner of 5th St. and Main Ave. by 6pm.
Brookings Critical Mass takes place (weather permitting) on the last Friday of every month (January – October, plus a ride on the night of Brookings’s festival of lights in early December).
What is Critical Mass? Critical Mass is a bicycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month in over 300 cities around the world.
In Brookings, the ride is open to all. Come meet other bicyclists and enjoy a casual ride around town. Routes may have a theme (schools, water towers) or highlight an area of town.
Please dress for the weather and bring water, sunscreen, etc. Helmets and bike lights are encouraged.
Rides usually last about an hour. Afterwards, anyone who is interested is welcome to join to go out to eat somewhere, usually downtown.
This event is subject to cancellations due to weather. Visit the Facebook group before making plans.

Festival of Lights Pre-Parade Party
2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Get your play in before heading to the 2025 Downtown Brookings Festival of Lights Parade.
Play along with us in the museum exhibits! Also, be sure to stop in the Art Studio to write a letter to Santa. Drop it in our mailbox and we will get it to the North Pole in time for Santa to make his list!

No admission is needed, but any donations made that night will be put toward our Access Fund.
Our Access Initiative helps ensure that every child and family has access to a high-quality children’s museum experience regardless of their ability to pay.

Romance + Retail Therapy
2025-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Socialight Boutique, 420 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us at the Socialight on December 5th from 4-6 pm Romance + Retail Therapy: The Book Lover’s Edit.
📚 the Nook Pop-Up Romance Shop
🎨 A DIY Bookmark Station
👗 Guess the Main Character’s Look (and win!)
💸 Buy a Book → Enjoy 20% off at Socialight
Shop stories + style all in one place!

Winter Classic - Bantam A & B
2025-12-05 08:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on your favorite team at the Brookings Winter Classic Tournament. All games are held at the Larson Ice Center.

SDSU Holiday Open
2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Cheer on the Jacks at the SDSU Holiday Open

Let It Glow
2025-12-05 | SD
Ready, set, Let it Glow!
Voting begins on December 5th and runs through January 2nd, 2026.
Join in on the fun with Century 21 Krogmany & Co and our friends at Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity!
Call the office 605-692-2100 or email receptionist@century21gka.com for more details.

Sip and Shop
2025-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the South Dakota Art Museum for a festive evening at the Nordic Yule Market Sip & Shop on Thursday, December 4 from 5 – 8 pm.
Browse unique gifts from Nordic and local artisans, enjoy seasonal drinks from the cash bar, and sample favorite Nordic treats. The evening features live holiday music by Project: Constellation, plus complimentary gift wrapping to make your treasures market-ready. All while supporting Art Museum exhibitions and programming!
Bring your friends for a fun evening—you’ll leave with holiday cheer and wrapped treasures!
Schedule
5:00 PM | Sip & Shop opens
6:00 PM | Live music by Project: Constellation
7:30 PM | Last Call
8:00 PM | Event Ends

Meet Santa at Mills Property Management
2025-12-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Mills Property Management, 630 Western Ave, Brookings, South Dakota, 57006, United States
Come get photos with Santa & Mrs Clause!
You can’t meet Santa without his favorite treats, hot chocolate and cookies, will be available.

South Dakota Art Museum Open Late
2025-12-04 10:00 - 19:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Step into the magic of the season at our Nordic Yule Market, open October 11 – January 10 at the South Dakota Art Museum Shop! Inspired by traditional Nordic and German holiday markets, this festive shopping experience features:
Handcrafted gifts from Nordic and local artists (46 new venders!)
Special events including live music, sip & shop, and family-friendly activities.
A cozy reading corner for kids.
Meet & greets with your favorite characters.
Free gift wrapping on select days.
Every purchase supports museum exhibitions and programming — thank you for making a difference with your holiday shopping!
Mark your calendars for extra-special dates:
Nov. 20–22: Gifting for Good Holiday Sale (with area cultural institution stores!)
Dec. 4, 5 – 8 pm: Sip & Shop with Nordic band Project Constellation & free gift wrapping.
Open until 7 pm on Thursdays in November and December.
Follow us on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and event details!

Wall Street Wednesday
2025-12-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday – the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.

SDSU Women's Basketball vs. Weber State
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | First Bank & Trust Arena, 1165 Jackrabbit Ave., Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they host Weber State at the First Bank & Trust Arena.

Bingo at VFW
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Bar opens at 5:00 PM. Cheapest drinks in town!
$3 sandwiches and $2 desserts are available from 5:30 PM through intermission,
Buy bingo cards starting at 6:30 PM. Bingo starts at 7:00 PM.
A variety of bingo games are played during each evening. Payouts range from $10 to $200! Payouts are split between all good BINGOs during that game.

Music Bingo @ EBC
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Every other Wednesday is another addition of SONGO “music bingo”. Bring your friends and compete in a fun sing along version of bingo for a chance at free drinks and other fun prizes.
Game starts at 7PM. See you all there!

Ceramic Bookends
2025-12-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Design and hand-build your own set of ceramic bookends to add style and personality to your bookshelf! Over this multi-session class, you’ll learn shaping, glazing, and finishing techniques.

Ages 12+
Finished before Christmas

NOTE: This is a multi-session class.
Two sessions for making: December 2 & 3
Two sessions for glazing: December 16 & 17
Please register for the glazing classes on December 16 & 17 HERE

Trivia Tuesday
2025-12-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm.
Table are limited so we suggest getting here early to grab yours! Trivia is 21+.

Holiday Arrangement + Styling Classes
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Pasque, 400 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Welcome to Pasque’s holiday arrangement + styling class. This is an opportunity for you to learn, explore + experiment with different picks, sprays, florals + accents while being assisted by the Pasque team. Bring your own vase / tray / item to style or get one from us and we will help you style with products from Pasque! Learn the art of floral arrangement + tray styling that will last for seasons to come.
Register Here: https://www.mypasque.com/classes-events
Interested in a class or private shopping experience for your next bridal shower, house warming celebration, office party, birthday party or bachelorette party? We do those too! Just contact us hello@mypasque.com or 605.692.7877 and we will work to schedule with you!

Jingle & Mingle Holiday Shopping
2025-12-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Our Jingle & Mingle holiday shopping event offers a personalized shopping experience complete with free gift wrapping. Also: Museum members save 20% on their gift shop purchases!
Let the play experts at Play Central Toys & Books help you find that unique, creative, educational gift for the child in your life.
Our personal shoppers will be on hand to help you find the perfect gifts.
(PS: If you’re not a museum member yet, no worries, you can join any time! And it makes a great holiday gift!)

Story Time
2025-12-02 10:30 - 11:00 | Children’s Museum of South Dakota, 521 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
All Ages | Free with paid admission | Family style
With every story, an adventure awaits! Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30 for an interactive Story Time, where tales come to life through engaging activities and creative fun. Perfect for young imaginations, this weekly event invites children to dive into new worlds and exciting experiences with every turn of the page.

Sharon Van Riper & Taylor McKeown | Fresh Set Table: The New Marghab Linens Exhibition
2025-12-02 09:30 - 11:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Museum’s display of Marghab Linens is being refreshed with a new exhibit, curated by the Guild’s own Sharon Van Riper and Museum Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Taylor McKeown. Learn about all that went into the selection and care of the pieces in this new exhibition and behind the scenes stories about the fabled Marghab Linens Collection.

9:30 a.m. – Coffee and social time10:00 a.m. – Sharon Van Riper & Taylor McKeown | Fresh Set Table: The New Marghab Linens Exhibition

Guild membership is encouraged but not required to attend monthly programs. Dues of $30 per year support Guild programs and contribute to the Museum’s Art Acquisition Fund.

Santa Claus is Coming to Brookings
2025-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Dakotaland, 2423 6th St, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
You better watch out, you better not cry… Santa Claus is coming to Brookings!
Join us Monday, December 1st from 5–7 PM at our Brookings Branch (2423 6th St) for: Free photos with Santa—be your own photographer, cameras and cell phones are welcome Ornament decorating & refreshments Open to the community—everyone welcome!
He’s making a list, checking it twice… and stopping by Dakotaland to spread some holiday cheer! #HappyHolidays #HolidayCheer #SantaClaus #DakotalandFCU #DFCU #TogetherStrong

Free Infant Massage Class Series for Moms & Babies Under 2
2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Brookings Health System
Could you use a no-cost, take-anywhere tool in your parenting tool kit? 🛠
With the winter holiday season coming up, now’s the perfect time to harness the power of nurturing touch, to soothe and reconnect with your baby no matter how unpredictable your family’s schedule gets 🍂❄️
This free infant massage class series will be led by Aysia Platte, MSEd, PMH-C, of Tend, a trained Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM). This opportunity is sponsored by Tumbleweed Counseling, as part of the free weekly Postpartum Wellness Group, held at the Brookings Hospital (300 22nd Ave, Conference Room C) every Monday from 10-11:30 a.m.
The Postpartum Wellness Group is led by licensed mental health clinician Elizabeth “Lizzy” Milton, LPC-MH, PMH-C, of Tumbleweed Counseling, in collaboration with the Brookings Health System and with support from the BIRTH-SD program at SDSU.
Virtual option available. Questions? Call (605) 736-2106 📞

Pottery Wheel Lesson (11/30)
2025-11-30 14:30 - 16:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join a local ceramicist to learn how to use a pottery wheel.

Pieces will be ready for pick up in time for Christmas gifts!
Ages 9+, 11 and under should be accompanied by an adult to assist
No prior ceramic experience required.

**Note that this is a two session class, one for making and one for glazing. Register for your glazing class HERE. If you’re unable to attend the assigned glazing date, you may register for another, later, glazing class.
Making: Sunday, November 30
Glazing: Sunday, December 14
Payment plan available: $60 deposit plus 2 payments of $27.50, paid every four weeks.

SDSU Soccer: November College ID Camp
2025-11-30 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex, Jackrabbit Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57007
Train like the Summit League Champions in our state of the art indoor facility. Camp will be led by Brock Thompson, SDSU Head Women’s Soccer Coach, and attended by numerous college coaches from across the upper Midwest.
Location: Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex & Fishback Soccer Complex
SDSU Gear: 2024 and 2025 SDSU Soccer Sweatshirts available for purchase during registration. Select sizes available
Additional Information: If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Included

Transportation to and from the airport can be provided upon your request
Free admission to Fall 2026 camper reunion game with attendance of camp. Fall date TBA

Questions Contact: Andy Janssen | (605) 254-4521 | andrew.janssen@sdstate.edu

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2025-11-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun, chilling, and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We pedal from park to park, taking a break at each to chat.
Want to know if we are riding? Call us at 605.692.2453, email us at info@bluestembicycles.com or pop in at our shop at 405 Main Ave.

Permanent Jewelry at Hazel's Attic
2025-11-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Hazel’s Attic, 219 1st St S, Brookings, 57006, United States
We’re so excited to have Amanda Speltz with J. Bloom back again for another Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up!
Saturday, November 29th Small Business Saturday Weekend 219 1st St S, BrookingsHazel’s Attic Boutique, inside Rabbit on the Rail

Reindeer & Santa Event
2025-11-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Lewis, 910 22nd Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Come visit Santa and his reindeer! Don’t forget your camera! Pets welcome on a leash.

Community Turkey Day Run
2025-11-27 | Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1505 5th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006
Prairie Striders Running Club is organizing a free, noncompetitive Thanksgiving run at 9 a.m. for all walkers and runners in the community as well as holiday visitors.
The three-mile run will start and finish in the Hillcrest Pool parking lot. For more information, email run@prairiestriders.net or event leader becka.foerster@sdstate.edu.
